This is the story of a Rajasthani dacoit who helped guide the Indian Para Commandos in the 1971 war to their targets in Pakistan.
He is Thakur Balwant Singh Bakhasar from Barmer, Rajasthan.
He played an active role in helping the Indian Army reach Sindh and capture Pakistani areas during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
He was active as a dacoit in and around in and around Barmer, parts of Gujarat and Sindh in Pakistan and was dreaded in these regions within a circumference of 100 km in the pre 1971s. He was familiar with each and every corner and pathway of these regions.
His knowledge of untrodden routes proved a boon for the Indian Army in the war. Ultimately, India won this war against Pakistan.
The Indian Para Commandos, in this region during the 1971 war was led by Lt Col Sawai Bhawani Singh. The Colonel was aware of Balwant Singh's knowledge of routes in the region. He sought the dacoit's guidance on the routes, to which the latter readily agreed.
The Indian Army first attacked and captured Chachro town in Pakistan on 07 Dec 1971.
Thereafter, the Indian Army commandos attacked Virawah and captured it. In total, Dacoit Balwant Singh Bakhasar not only guided the Indian Army but also (along with his associates) participated as soldiers) participated as soldiers to capture many villages of Pakistan.
Interestingly, Balwant Singh Bakhasar started his pastime as a 'Gaurakshak'.
Pakistanis often came to India along the borders and stole cattle. Balwant Singh Bakhasar saved the cows, killing the Pakistani cattle thieves.
He saved many cows from being stolen and encountered many cattle thieves.
This stopped the Pakistanis from further entering the Indian borders and stopped their activities. They dreaded Balwant Singh.
Dacoit Thakur Balwant Singh Bakhasar became a hero and his fame as a patriot spread far and wide.
The Rajasthan government pardoned him.
Tailpiece.
Got up a trifle late, the chores and was ready by 0900 hrs. Things were quiet and the 4th phase of the lock down has come into effect from last Monday.
He is Thakur Balwant Singh Bakhasar from Barmer, Rajasthan.
He played an active role in helping the Indian Army reach Sindh and capture Pakistani areas during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
He was active as a dacoit in and around in and around Barmer, parts of Gujarat and Sindh in Pakistan and was dreaded in these regions within a circumference of 100 km in the pre 1971s. He was familiar with each and every corner and pathway of these regions.
His knowledge of untrodden routes proved a boon for the Indian Army in the war. Ultimately, India won this war against Pakistan.
The Indian Para Commandos, in this region during the 1971 war was led by Lt Col Sawai Bhawani Singh. The Colonel was aware of Balwant Singh's knowledge of routes in the region. He sought the dacoit's guidance on the routes, to which the latter readily agreed.
The Indian Army first attacked and captured Chachro town in Pakistan on 07 Dec 1971.
Thereafter, the Indian Army commandos attacked Virawah and captured it. In total, Dacoit Balwant Singh Bakhasar not only guided the Indian Army but also (along with his associates) participated as soldiers) participated as soldiers to capture many villages of Pakistan.
Interestingly, Balwant Singh Bakhasar started his pastime as a 'Gaurakshak'.
Pakistanis often came to India along the borders and stole cattle. Balwant Singh Bakhasar saved the cows, killing the Pakistani cattle thieves.
He saved many cows from being stolen and encountered many cattle thieves.
This stopped the Pakistanis from further entering the Indian borders and stopped their activities. They dreaded Balwant Singh.
Dacoit Thakur Balwant Singh Bakhasar became a hero and his fame as a patriot spread far and wide.
The Rajasthan government pardoned him.
Tailpiece.
Got up a trifle late, the chores and was ready by 0900 hrs. Things were quiet and the 4th phase of the lock down has come into effect from last Monday.
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